Max Stassi - Not in Thursday's lineupStassi (forearm) is not in Thursday's lineup, but is feeling better since being hit by a pitch Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.ImpactThe team seemed to strike an optimistic tone regarding Stassi's injury, as manager Joe Maddon said he may be available as a defensive replacement off the bench Thursday. Stassi also took swings in the cage prior to the game, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports. Despite the optimism, it remains unclear whether Stassi will be able to return at some point during the team's weekend series against the Astros, or if he will be forced to the injured list. Kurt Suzuki is drawing the start behind the plate and batting ninth Thursday.
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